There's never been a better outreach than to ask your neighbors into your home. In this section, we will provide all the resources needed to host your own Friday evening Shabbat Candle Lighting (SCL) in your own home.
Shabbat Candle Lighting
Officially, Shabbat Candle-lighting is supposed to take place 18 minutes before sundown on Friday evening.
It's as easy as 1, 2, 3...
1. Preferably have a matriarch (or could be anyone), light a single candle for everyone or one per family member, cover their own eyes with flat hands, fingers pointing up, and say…
Barukh attah Adonai, Eloheinu melekh ha-olam, asher kideshanu bemitzvotav ve-tsivanu Leh' had-lick nair shell Shabbot Ko’desh.
Blessed are You, Lord our G d, King of the universe, Who has sanctified us with His commandments, and commanded us to kindle the light of the holy Shabbat.
2. The next person holds up a cup of wine (juice), and says…
Barukh attah Adonai, Eloheinu melekh ha-olam, Borei p’ri hagafen.
Blessed are You, Lord our G d, King of the universe, Who brought forth the fruit of the vine.
3. The last person breaks a small portion of bread and says…
Barukh attah Adonai, Eloheinu melekh ha-olam, Hamotzi lechem min haaretz.
Blessed are You, Lord our G d, King of the universe, Who brings forth bread from the earth.
After this, enjoy a dinner with friends, or just snacks and a group scripture reading! Unplug from the world and plug into G-d once a week for 24 hours – you’ll be glad you did.
Use this link to use our handy template to make your own SCL Invites and print them out at your neighborhood FedEx Kinkos for about 50 cents each!
(click here) FREE SCL INVITE TEMPLATE LINK and follow these next steps...
Use these handy downloads to make your own in-home ceremony amazing!
In-home Shabbat Candle-lighting is the perfect time to embrace seasonal cheer with your neighbors. Check our download section on this page for helpful media that can help make your get-together more festive!
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